Energy released during earthquakes
can result in massive loss of life and large-scale destruction
of human-built structures. Wherever earthquakes are
likely to occur and population density is high, people
are in danger of being injured or killed by earthquakes.

! Click the buttons below to overlay plate boundaries and earthquake locations on this world map.

Jennifer Loomis, TERC

World Topographic Map

9. Which cities are susceptible to earthquake activity? Describe
the factors you considered in order to arrive at your
answer.